Facing Health Issues at Work: How Can I Break My Bond Without Paying a Fee?

Hi dears,

I have been working in a private sector company from June 2014 until now under a 2.5-year agreement. However, I am unable to continue in my current job due to the dusty work environment causing breathing problems. I would like to terminate my bond, but my employer is demanding a payment of 1 lakh rupees. I have not received any pay slips or appointment letters so far. What should I do? Please help me.

Hi dears,

I have been working in a private sector company since June 2014 under a 2.5-year agreement. However, I am unable to continue in my current job due to the dusty work environment causing breathing problems. I wish to terminate my contract, but my employer is demanding payment of 1 lakh rupees. To date, I have not received any payslips or an appointment letter.

Please advise me on what steps I should take. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Clarifying Your Employment Agreement and Health Concerns

What does your agreement bond exactly say? Was any special training given to you for the job? What is the job you are doing?

Health and Employment Details

Have you received any medical advice regarding your health problem? Did the health problem arise after joining the job, or was it pre-existing?

Appointment and Payment Queries

Why have they not provided you with an appointment order? Is the appointment only verbal? Is the mode of payment through bank transfer, cash, or individual cheque?

Advice on Forum Etiquette

My suggestion: I would avoid addressing forum members as "hi dears." A little more formality would be appropriate, considering there are many senior HR professionals and other knowledgeable members in the forum. Providing more details about your employment situation would help in providing accurate answers.

Job Nature: Field Service Engineer

- Yes, I have a breathing problem after joining this company.
- Appointment is only verbal.
- Yes, they provided field training.
- Yes, I received medical advice; the doctor advised me to avoid jobs involving dust exposure.

Doctor's Certificate Submission

Further to what Nathrao mentioned/suggested, please confirm if you have submitted or shown the Doctor's Certificate regarding your health problem to your Company. By "submitted/shown," I mean formally and in writing. If not, I suggest emailing a scanned copy to your boss and HR from your official email ID with a cc/bcc to your personal email ID [you might need the proof of submission later].

Type of Doctor Consulted

Which type of doctor have you consulted - a general physician/MBBS or a Specialist? If you have only consulted an MBBS, I recommend obtaining another Certificate from an ENT Specialist. Certificates from MBBS Doctors are common, so their credibility is typically questionable from an employer's perspective.

Employment Documentation Concerns

There is something unusual in what you have mentioned - you do not possess a formal/official Appointment Letter, no salary slips, yet you have a Bond. Is this also verbal? If the Bond is in writing, please specify the exact wording used regarding the 2.5 years of service and 1 Lakh clauses.

Additionally, please provide a detailed response to Nathrao's queries as well. This will help members offer more actionable suggestions.

Primarily, it seems like you do not need to worry or lose sleep.

Regards,
TS

Yes, I signed the printed papers and also provided my 10th mark sheet. Shall I legally receive an experience certificate and a relieving certificate?

Dear sir,

My name is Ankit. I am currently working in a manufacturing company where I have signed a bond for 1 year. However, due to some personal reasons, I need to break this bond in order to continue with my higher education. The company is asking me to pay 1 lakh rupees as a penalty. Despite this, the company has not provided me with any offer letter or appointment letter.

I kindly seek your advice on this matter.

Respectfully,
Ankit